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BX03 PUH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 94,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,780 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 90,780 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,881 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 85,881 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 79,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 60,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 53,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,405 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,459 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,924 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BX03 PUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX03 PUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX03 PUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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